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The British Experience. Part Four

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Introduction:
"Here is another chance of test your knowledge of Britain's traditions, history, famous people and places. The best of British luck to you!"


1. Each part of the UK maintains their own identity and have their own national costumes, flags and symbols.
What part of the Britain do you associate with clans and tartan?
    Scotland
    Wales
    England
    Northern Ireland


2. Many sports have been devised in the UK and spread around the world. Some are better known than others.
What British sport do you associate with the terms - Silly Mid On, Short Square Leg , Slip and Gully?
    Rugby
    Cricket
    Hockey
    Netball


3. Gurning is a British tradition that supposedly dates back to 1267. It takes place in the northwest of England.
What is the best description of gurning?
    Contestants bend steel bars over their heads
    Poll vaulting over the river Gurn
    A raw egg eating competition
    Pulling ugly faces


4. The Severn Bridge, a major route linking two British countries, was opened in 1966.
Which two parts of the UK would you travel between on this bridge that crosses the estuary of the river Severn near Bristol?
    Scotland and England
    Wales and England
    Wales and Northern Ireland
    Scotland and Wales


5. The British Royal Family is well known for its love of hunting, shooting and fishing.
But only one member of the Family has competed at the Olympic Games.
Who is the Royal sporting star?
    Princess Anne
    Prince Philip
    Prince Charles
    Queen Elizabeth II


6. In the 17th century the Pilgrim Fathers left England and set sail for North America. They planned to make the voyage aboard two ships. After setting sail, problems made them return to port and all boarded the Mayflower for the crossing.
What was the name of the second unseaworthy ship that failed to make the crossing?
    Liberty
    Sunflower
    Speedwell
    Victory


7. A baby boy born in the English city of Bristol in 1904 was to go on to become movie icon. He was given the birth name Archibald Leach. By what name did this movie star become known to the world?
    Richard Burton
    Charlie Chaplin
    Alec Guinness
    Cary Grant


8. The Highland Games are held annually in the Highlands of Scotland. The contestants perform many heavy athletic events testing their strength and skill. One of the events at the Scottish Highland Games is ?Caber Tossing?.
What is involved in Tossing the Caber?
    Throwing a large tree trunk
    Tossing whisky barrels over a bar
    Playing heads or tails with drain covers
    Throwing a dirk (dagger) at the effigy of an Englishman


9. If a Brit had a ?spotted dick? what would you expect them to do with it?

    Keep quiet!
    Wear it
    Eat it
    Ride it


10. The British policeman, with his with navy blue uniform and pointed helmet, is part of a typical British scene. Although the sight of a village "Bobby" cycling around his patch, or a town police officer pounding the beat is not as common as it used to be. You may have noticed I said "Bobby", this is just one of the names used for a British policeman.
Which of these is NOT a term used by Brits when referring to the boys in blue?
    Nadgers
    Coppers
    Old Bill
    Peelers


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